Join a Photography Tour Beyond the Ordinary Looking for a photography tour in Asia that goes beyond the usual sightseeing itinerary? Our 2027 and 2028 photography tours are designed for photographers who want to experience Asia through their...

After three fantastic Cambodia photography workshops in 2025 and early 2026, with five photographers joining us in August, five in November and three in February, we were excited to start another year of travelling through Cambodia with our...

Silence in the Tian Shan Mountains (A reflection in Light vs Moment in Photography) This morning, I stepped away from my camera for a moment and sat with a tea high in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, in the heart of the Tian Shan. No framing. No...

There are places that impress you immediately. Kyrgyzstan is one of them. Within hours of leaving Bishkek, the city fades behind you and the landscape begins to unfold. Vast green valleys stretch towards snow-capped mountains. Horses roam freely...

A Memory I Didn’t Expect to Come Back First Some photography assignments stay with you because of the images.Others stay with you because you are still slightly surprised you made it back outside. Photographing inside a prison was one of those....

Why Authentic Experience Will Matter More Than Ever In recent conversations, I often hear the same question: “Are you not afraid of AI replacing photography?” It’s a fair question. At first glance, AI already appears capable of producing images...

Travel Photography Ethics: Staged Images, Workshop Culture, and the Crisis of Authenticity First, I would like to thank Justin Mott for helping reopen an important and necessary discussion about honesty in travel photography. I would also like to...

When people think of Cambodia, one image usually rises above all others: the majestic temples of Angkor. And yes—Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm are extraordinary wonders of Khmer architecture that belong on every bucket list. They attract millions...

Why This Is a Photo Adventure — Not a Holiday There are two kinds of travel photographers. The first kind likes infinity pools, rooftop cocktails, and asking the hotel receptionist if the avocado toast is organic. The second kind willingly spends...

There are photography tours where everything is prepared in advance for the camera. The smiling old man sitting perfectly in the light.The artisan repeating the same gesture ten times a day for different groups.The “authentic portrait” recreated...